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17 Must Read Books

Here are the top 17 indie fantasy and sci-fi books (+2 bonus) every reader should know! Booktuber "Fun Fantasy Books" asked other booktubers to help her find THE BEST indie fantasy and science fiction books.
So here are their top recommendations, perfect books you don't want to miss!
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The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories (Ken Liu)
The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories (Ken Liu)
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I Who Have Never Known Men (Jacqueline Harpman)
I Who Have Never Known Men (Jacqueline Harpman)
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Project Hail Mary (Andy Weir)
Project Hail Mary (Andy Weir)
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Warbreaker (Brandon Sanderson)
Warbreaker (Brandon Sanderson)
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Piranesi (Susanna Clarke)
Piranesi (Susanna Clarke)
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Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell (Susanna Clarke)
Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell (Susanna Clarke)
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The Curse of Chalion (Lois McMaster Bujold)
The Curse of Chalion (Lois McMaster Bujold)
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A Song for Arbonne (Guy Gavriel Kay)
A Song for Arbonne (Guy Gavriel Kay)
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The Song of Achilles (Madeline Miller)
The Song of Achilles (Madeline Miller)
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A Heart of Blood and Ashes (Milla Vane)
A Heart of Blood and Ashes (Milla Vane)
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The Buried Giant (Kazuo Ishiguro)
The Buried Giant (Kazuo Ishiguro)
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Boy's Life (Robert McCammon)
Boy's Life (Robert McCammon)
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The Sword of Kaigen (M. L. Wang)
The Sword of Kaigen (M. L. Wang)
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Dark Matter (Blake Crouch)
Dark Matter (Blake Crouch)
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Flowers for Algernon (Daniel Keyes)
Flowers for Algernon (Daniel Keyes)
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The Princess Bride (William Goldman)
The Princess Bride (William Goldman)
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Song of the Beast (Carol Berg)
Song of the Beast (Carol Berg)
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The Stand (Stephen King)
The Stand (Stephen King)
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Blood Over Bright Haven (M.L. Wang)
Blood Over Bright Haven (M.L. Wang)
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